9 February 2021 at 20:00
Match Summary
Lyon defeated Ajaccio 5:1. The match was played in Coupe de France 2020. Goals were scored by M. Depay 10′, I. Slimani 22′, M. Cornet 24′, M. Cherki 38′, H. Aouar 79′ (pen.), R. Nouri 90′ (pen.). Lyon had 55% possession while Ajaccio held 45%. Lyon had 18 shots (7 on target) compared to 11 (6 on target) for Ajaccio. Lyon made 5 substitutions, Ajaccio made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Lyon and Ajaccio — 6 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
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Match Statistics
Lyon had 55% possession against Ajaccio's 45%. Lyon registered 18 shots (7 on target) while Ajaccio managed 11 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 7–4. Fouls committed: 7–13.
Lineups
Lyon lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under R. Garcia, while Ajaccio deployed a 4-1-4-1 under O. Pantaloni.
Defensive Solidity
Lyon deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Ajaccio's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Lyon field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Ajaccio's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Lyon start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Ajaccio averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: R. Garcia
Substitutes
Coach: O. Pantaloni
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Lyon have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Ajaccio show 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 0 outings.
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Lyon vs Ajaccio Head to Head Results
Lyon and Ajaccio have met 8 times — Lyon won 4, Ajaccio won 2, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 8 meetings. A combined 22 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.75 per match (13 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (75%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lyon are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2014.
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Recent Meetings (8)
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